Ford Mondeo (2013)
2013 Ford Mondeo
CarHunch analysed 15,390 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Mondeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Ford Mondeo matches the UK average first-time pass rate of 80%, but half of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern that suggests systemic safety issues rather than isolated problems. Petrol versions perform better at 84.1% pass rate versus 79.8% for the far more common diesel models, so fuel type choice matters here.
These cars are running around 89,500 miles at test, which is typical for their age, yet they're averaging 2.51 failures and 17.3 advisories per test—indicating persistent wear and recurring niggles rather than catastrophic failure. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags previous dangerous defect history, and budget for regular suspension, brake, and electrical work.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford Mondeo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 50% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 14,903 | 79.8% | 2.53 |
| Petrol (3%) | 484 | 84.1% | 1.89 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 69.2% | 4 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Ford Mondeo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Ford Mondeo vehicles fall between 68,403 and 114,993 miles.
2013 Ford Mondeo — Still on the Road
11,452 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Ford Mondeo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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